Psychology

Specification

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 or better in GCSE English PLUS 2 GCSE Science grade 5 or better.

Course Content

You will learn about a selection of major ways of understanding human behaviour.You will discover a key topic of research; learn about important studies related to that topic, and find out how research is conducted in that area. You will learn to use statistical tests to help interpret data. You will have an opportunity to study some uses of Psychology in the real world.

11 different units across 3 A level exam papers Includes Memory, Social influence, Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensic psychology alongside research methods and mathematical and scientific skills.

Assessment

Written examinations including multiple choice, short answers questions and short essay.

Progression Routes

Occupations such as journalism, nursing and marketing. Because it sits on the boundary between Arts and Science subjects, Psychology combines elements of both. If you choose the Arts route, psychology shows a competence in scientific thinking and numeracy that will add breadth to your skills. Similarly, the Science route can often lack the opportunity

to show your ability to construct a well argued essay, but Psychology will show you can do this